Editorial paper at Robert Lansing Institute

Russian Intelligence Infiltration: Efforts to Influence Trump’s Administration and Undermine U.S. Counterintelligence

Russia sought ways to infiltrate Donald Trump’s administration as early as his first term, using its well-established tactic of corrupting officials and individuals within the president’s inner circle who could…

February 10, 2025Russia, USA

Democracy Governance

Big challenges await the new government of Kosovo

Kosovo is just days away from its first regular parliamentary elections since declaring independence in 2008. Scheduled for Sunday, February 9, the elections were set by President Vjosa Osmani. After…

February 7, 2025Kosovo

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NON-STATE ARMED GROUPS AND ILLICIT ECONOMIES IN WEST AFRICA

his report explores how armed groups gain or lose become less necessary in shaping community behaviours that facilitate armed group operations. This report is the fourth in the ‘Non-state armed…

February 6, 2025Africa

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Wagner’s Business Model inSyria and Africa: Profit and Patronage

This paper examines whether the Wagner Group (Wagner) was profitable under its founder Yevgeny Prigozhin, what its business model has meant for Russia and Russia’s geopolitical rivals in the recent…

February 6, 2025Wagner Group

Intelligence ops Propaganda and Disinformation

Russian Military Intelligence Involved in Campaigns to Discredit First Ladies in NATO Countries

Russian military intelligence has been confirmed to be involved in a campaign to discredit the wife of French President Emmanuel Macron and female politicians in Europe. Journalist Rey, who previously…

February 4, 2025France, GRU, Russia

Corruption Democracy Governance

Resignations in Serbia: A “Chess Game” to save Vucic

Three months have passed since protests erupted in Serbia following the collapse of a train station that claimed 15 lives, including several children. Public outrage over the tragic loss of…

February 3, 2025Serbia

Conflict Geopolitics National Security

Ukraine’s Strength, Washington’s Blind Spot: The Flawed U.S. Assessments of War and Resistance”

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s statements once again confirm the systemic miscalculations of State Department analysts in assessing military and security threats. These mistakes have been evident in cases…

January 31, 2025Russia, Ukraine, USA

Conflict Geopolitics

Goma at the Crossroads: Analyzing the Geopolitical and Humanitarian Challenges in Eastern DRC

The situation in Goma, a key city in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), has deteriorated significantly due to recent escalations involving the M23 rebel group. Backed by Rwandan…

January 29, 2025DRC, M23, Rwanda

Democracy Governance Intelligence ops

Slovak Government May Seek Kremlin Support to Suppress Protests

Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico, alarmed by the growing likelihood of his ouster amid mass protests over his pro-Kremlin stance, is reportedly seeking assistance from Moscow. More on this story:…

January 27, 2025GRU, Russia, Slovakia

Governance Intelligence ops Psyops

Russia’s Election Interference Strategy in Germany

Russia is reportedly preparing to interfere in Germany's upcoming elections, aiming either to bolster pro-Kremlin political forces or to disrupt the process and discredit the results. The operation plan is…

January 24, 2025AfD, Germany, Russia

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